Senior Originator

Join us in Alpiq! We reward your energy!

What would our world be like if we no longer had electricity? Lights, heating, household appliances, water supply, Internet, public transport, hospitals, stores, etc.: They are all dependent on our services, which makes us an important pillar of the economy and society in general. Reliable energy delivery enables a higher standard of living. We are at the forefront of research for modern energy efficient solutions and strong supporters of climate protection. 

If you want to be part of this great project, join us as a Senior Originator! You will join a young, dynamic and international environment, where your role will consist on the development of the activities associated with the production process, with a commitment to the environment and the safety of people and facilities. We are looking for a person whose mission is business development in selling financial or physical PPAs, as well as financial and physical hedging operations in electricity and gas with standard and structured products, with counterparties that have proven creditworthiness and knowledge of the energy market and risk management, being responsible for all front-end commercial management, generating value for the company.

Your main responsibilities

• Generation of sales opportunities of physical and financial PPAs with large consumers and traders.
• Identify and develop opportunities in the Iberian energy market with potential buyers of PPAs and hedges in the Wholesale Market, creating a good external and internal client base and expanding the existing client and counterparty base.
• Comprehensive management of PPA trading platforms.
• Ability to generate and negotiate opportunities in Wholesale Business and in decarbonization projects.
• Interaction with other internal areas in Alpiq Group, essential for the negotiation and closing of PPA and hedging operations, structured for the short and long term (SEM, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Asset Trading, Finance, Treasury, Legal).
• Report on Origination activity.
• Contribute to the development of products, procedures and systems for the improvement of the PPAs and Hedging Business in Alpiq.
• Collaborate on internal projects related to the Sales & Origination business.
• Participate in international WS at Alpiq Group level, as well as in internal projects related to the PPAs business.

Your profile

• At least 3 years of experience performing similar functions, with demonstrable experience in sales of physical and financial PPAs.
• Experience and good knowledge in energy markets: electricity, gas, wholesale and PPAs.
• Extensive knowledge of the Spanish electricity market, derivatives market, structured products, as well as experience in origination/trading. Experience in Supply Market in Portugal is a nice to have.
• Network with clients in the energy sector with a focus on large consumers and Retailers.

• Good communication and negotiation and analytical skills.
• Team player with willingness to learn

What we offer 

• Permanent full-time contract.  
• Attractive social benefits pack.  
• Professional Development:  

• Be part of a company that is committed to "secure base leadership". 
• Onboarding adapted to each new employee, including a visit to the headquarters and to our power plants in Switzerland.  
• Annual training plan adapted to your needs and to the company's strategy. 
• Career opportunities.  

• Location: Madrid city center.  

So, if you are passionate about the energy market and you are considering a change, do not hesitate to apply!